What is PyCon?

PyCon is the largest annual gathering for the community using and developing the open-source Python programming language. PyCon is organized by the Python community for the community. We try to keep registration far cheaper than most comparable technology conferences, to keep PyCon accessible to the widest group possible. PyCon is a diverse conference dedicated to providing an enjoyable experience to everyone. Our code of conduct is intended to help everyone maintain the PyCon spirit. We thank all attendees and staff for observing it.

Announcements

PyCon Startup Row 2012

3rd January 2012
by Van Lindberg

We are bringing back Startup Row for PyCon 2012. We want to highlight some of the most promising new companies that are using Python to build their businesses. If your startup uses Python, we want to hear about it - and you could be one of the startups that gets featured on Startup Row at PyCon 2012. You can read more on the blog, or apply to be part of Startup Row.

Announcing the PyCon 2012 Talks

22nd December 2011
by Jesse Noller

The PyCon Program Committee is pleased to announce that the PyCon 2012 talks have officially been selected and announced. The talks will be presented on the main three days of the conference - March 9th, 10th and 11th. As in past years, we will have 5 tracks, and a mix of 30 and 45 minute presentations.

Announcing the PyCon 2012 Tutorials

7th December 2011
by Van Lindberg

The tutorials team is pleased to announce that the PyCon 2012 tutorials have officially been selected and announced. The tutorials will be presented on the two days prior to the main conference - March 7th and 8th. We are presenting thirty two different tutorials this year - from games and event-based programming to data analytics and high performance Python.

Announcing our second keynote speaker: Stormy Peters

18th October 2011
by Jesse Noller

We are very pleased to announce the second (and final) PyCon 2012 Keynote speaker - Stormy Peters. Stormy is the Head of Developer Engagement at Mozilla. She is also an advisor for HFOSS, IntraHealth Open and Open Source for America, as well as founder and president of Kids on Computers, a nonprofit organization setting up computer labs in developing countries.

She is passionate about open source software and educates companies and communities on how open source software is changing the software industry. She is a compelling speaker who engages her audiences during and after her presentations - and has spoken at OSCON, GUADEC and other conferences. Her talk "Would you do it again for Free" is an excellent talk on Open Source and motivation. Read the full announcement on the PyCon blog.